Language is culture. And funny sometimes.
Notes from a language lover, suburban would-be cultural theorist, international relations Masters student, and strident (but often failed) anti-mummy-blogger.
The Blondie and Brownie pages are snippets of conversation from my boys, aged 10 and 7, which I thought were pretty funny, cute and/or insightful - you know, culture at work and all that. This is the failed bit (see above).
Bumper Edition satisfies a quasi obsession with the cultural messages of vehicle licence plates, bumper stickers and window decals. Fortunately, where I live seems to be a hotspot for these items. Or perhaps unfortunately.
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Category Archives: Current Affairs
Desperately seeking SlutWalk sensibility
I really want to have an opinion about SlutWalk, I really do. I want to be firm in my resolve, and to be able to argue my points convincingly to anyone who’s interested in hearing them. “Yes! Go along and … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Language, Popular Culture
Tagged Communication skills, Crikey.com, Cultural/media theory, Politics
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In praise of Ethan McCord
* Update 9 May * Note to self: don’t publish blog posts late at night while still processing confronting information just consumed in front of large screen. It may give incorrect impression on ticker, resolve etc, and things will be … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, International Relations
Tagged Cultural/media theory, Film and TV, Politics
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The (milk) glass is still half empty
“We don’t want to do it because we’re the good guys in this, and we want farmers to like us, but we have to because – sorry, folks – that’s competition.” From ABC news online: Woolworths says its ongoing milk … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Language
Tagged Communication skills, Food, Local, Western Australia
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Update: milk price flow-on effects
I am feeling flush full of people power today, as if I have been personally responsible for developments in the milk price war in Western Australia. Last week I posted the contents of my email to Coles Customer Service which … Continue reading
Retailers milking the profits
I sent a letter to Coles today. I’ve never done it before, but something is making me very angry about milk. I had to use a sterile online feedback form, as I don’t happen to have Archie Norman’s direct email … Continue reading
